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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,778.98, 50,747.24 and 24,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,778.98, 50,747.24 and 24,050.82 is: 33,185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,778.98 : 50,747.24 = 24,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,778.98/50,747.24 = 24,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,778.98x = 50,747.24 × 24,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,778.98x = 1,220,512,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,512,734.74/36,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,185.06

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